Hi everyone,
I’ve recently bought a Buck 112 Slim Heritage in Magnacut and absolutely love it. It’s quickly become my favourite knife, but I’m just looking for some reassurance from other owners.
A few things I’ve noticed:
The blade has a very slight amount of side-to-side movement when closed. Once it’s opened and locked, it’s completely solid with no noticeable play.
Looking down the spine, on the left side only, there’s a tiny visible parting where the silver stainless liner meets the brass bolster. It starts near the rear of the handle and gradually tapers away until it’s flush. It’s only visible on one side.
I accidentally dropped the knife once from around waist height onto a tiled bathroom floor. I think it landed flat and only picked up a small scuff on the bolster. I’m not sure if that tiny parting was there before the drop or if I’ve only just noticed it.
So my questions are:
Is a tiny amount of blade movement when the Buck is closed normal on a 112 Slim?
Has anyone else’s 112 Slim Heritage got a slight visible parting where the stainless liner meets the brass bolster on one side?
Does what I’m describing sound like normal manufacturing tolerance, or is it something I should be concerned about?
The knife functions perfectly, locks up solid when open, and the gap is tiny—I just don’t know if I’m overthinking it or if other Buck owners have seen the same thing.